General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #24V481000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V481000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2020-2022 chevrolet bolt ev and 2022 chevrolet bolt euv vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21v-650 Includes 72 affected units, High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2022 chevrolet bolt ev and 2022 chevrolet bolt euv vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21v-650

Defect Summary

General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020-2022 chevrolet bolt ev and 2022 chevrolet bolt euv vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21v-650. the advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: set the target charge level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on august 1, 2024. owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. gm's numbers for this recall are n242443000 and n242443002.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V481000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2024-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: High voltage battery may catch fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 72

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N242443000
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020-2022 chevrolet bolt ev and 2022 chevrolet bolt euv vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21v-650. the advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
Consequence Summary: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: set the target charge level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on august 1, 2024. owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. gm's numbers for this recall are n242443000 and n242443002.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: Yes
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 76.39

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NHTSA ID: 24V481000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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